Burmecia (Revision 544)

South Gate

Once Steiner successfully negotiates his way past the gate, talk to the woman by the alley then speak to the man next. The next person to chat with is the rhinoceros at gate to the left. Whether you kill him or not is up to you. After that, talk to man one more time. With the coast clear, head for the alley only to be stopped by a guard who gives a Gate Pass.

As Dagger, you can check out the item shop at the top right corner and save your game with Grimo. He also has a letter for Nazna. Finally, speak to the conductor standing in front of the cable car to get on board.

Burmecia

Back with Zidane, exit the Grotto and head for Burmecia to the north. But first, you might want head for the North Gate just nearby to witness an amusing scene as well as collect a Hi-Potion plus something else.

Once inside Burmecia, Quina can once again consume some monsters. S/he can learn Magic Hammer from the Magic Vice and Angel Snack from the Ironite. Check behind the overturned cart at the first screen for the Cancer Stellazzio coin. You'll be doing a lot of running though because there are some monsters here that can hit your team for a lot of damage, as well as steal items and MP from you. Continue forward and after the cutscene you'll have to deal with two Black Mages again; this time they should be no trouble for you. Head to the left and snag the Potion then right for a Soft. Exit and climb up the steps to the right side.

Once inside, check above where the base of the stairs is for another Soft. The chest upstairs is a Mimic, a creature that looks like a chest; when you approach it and check it, it will attack. You can use this opportunity to raise some more levels since the Mimic calls out smaller monsters to attack you with. Zidane should be able to beat each of the monsters that come out with one hit so just Defend until he calls a creature and kill it. When you get bored or start running low on Potions kill the mimic and continue to the left into the door.You will pass a sealed door and wind up in the area you saw when you entered the left door.

Walk across first to get a Germinas Boots. Head back across and the platform will fall; go back to the left door and use the newly-found bridge to cross across the gap and check the chest if you want to fight another mimic. Head into the door by the mimic and head to the right; cross across. Go in and check around the left side behind the round dresser for an Ether. Talk to the Burmecian soldier on the right and proceed to check under the farthest bed for a Protection Bell. Now head back to the door you weren't able to open earlier and ring the bell there to open it.

Head straight into the house for a cutscene. Once you're back out head up the right staircase for a Phoenix Down and a Tent. The chest on the other side of the room is a Mimic. Go through the north door and into the door on the right side to save your game at the moogle. This is Atla so give him the letter from Mogki. He also asks for a letter to be delivered to Monev. You will also receive a Kupo Nut after handing him Mogki's letter.

Head behind Atla to get a free Lightning Staff for Vivi; If you're not close to or around level 18 or so try to get there; plus the money you'll earn can go towards buying the items that Atla has. Do purchase the item bundle from Stiltzkin as well. Make sure you check the room on the right to get a Mythril Spear for Freya. Enter the middle door for a boss battle.

Boss Battle - Beatrix

Steal: Phoenix Down, Chain Plate, Mythril Sword.

This is the first of three unwinnable encounters you will have against this woman throughout the game, and since you're not really looking to fight, it would be wise to put everyone on back row. Start stealing with Zidane and try to snag all of her items, while Vivi sticks Slow, and the rest focus on healing and reviving allies. The goal here is to survive long enough until Beatrix gets bored with you and uses Stock Break to end the battle.